The Citadel of Plymouth

Description

Rare view of the Citadel of Plymouth

A large and impressive copper engraved view of the Citadel of Plymouth, draw by Sandford Mace and engraved by Charles Mosley. Shows the Citadel from the sea side, two large ships right, and boat in harbour behind the pier, another one behind the battlement. With features such as Guardhouse, Storekeeper's House, New Harbour etc., labelled with small letter, key below, with list of Governors either side of dedication and coat of arms. Inset plan of 'Plymouth Sound' top right, and a view of ships in the Sound top left with key.

Details

Cartographer

Charles Mosley

Title

The Citadel of Plymouth

Publisher, Year

London, 1750

Plate Size

51.3 x 70.9 cm (20.2 x 27.9 inches)

Sheet Size

53.0 x 76.5 cm (20.9 x 30.1 inches)

Reference

Stuart (Lost Landscapes of Plymouth) 95

Condition

Evidence of two vertical old folds, tear in lower centerfold backed, horizontal tear from centrefold into the image backed. Overall still good conditions for a separate published engraving.

Cartographer

Charles Mosley was an English engraver based in London during the first half of the 18th century.

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